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Net Curtains are one of the most popular window dressings for both home owners and for businesses such as residential homes and bed and breakfast establishments and with good reason. Not only do Net Curtains make an attractive addition to your home decor, they are perfect for maintaining your privacy during both the daytime hours and during the evening. During the...

With spring wedding season right around the corner, it is this time of year when we see enquiries for Bridal Fabrics really begin to pick up pace and whether you are a bride to be searching for the perfect material to create your dream gown or a professional seamstress working on a very special commission, our extensive range of beautiful...

When you are creating a new masterpiece whether it is for a special event or just to expand your wardrobe, the most convenient way of sourcing your tools is to Buy Fabrics Online. Here at calico laine, we offer a wide range of fabric suitable for a number of projects and ordering your materials online, from the comfort of your...

The spotlight of the fashion world was once again on Dressmaking Fabrics this last week as Spring/Summer Haute Couture Week swept into the capital city of fashion, Paris, where the biggest designers in the business took over the runways with a stunning selection of show stopping gowns and bold ready to wear pieces. Designers and their teams put in up...

Haberdashery has always been a necessity, not only for professional seamstresses and tailors but also for housewives and families for everyday mending and small maintenance tasks around the home. Traditionally, Haberdashery was a word used to describe small items used in sewing and dressmaking such as threads, zips and buttons. These days, Haberdashery can be a luxury with novelty items...

Wednesday evening saw the biggest night in television with the National Television Awards. Stars of soap, drama and reality TV were out in force on the red carpet. As always at an event like this, the red carpet attendees showed off a mixed bag of styles, many showcasing a fabulous array of glamorous gowns and others finding themselves turning heads for...

There are a number of reasons to Buy Net Curtains during the winter months. Not only are they an attractive addition to your living space but are the perfect way of ensuring your privacy during the dusky evenings when you may wish to keep your drapes open to soak up the last moments of daylight. During the darker evenings security...

Now Christmas has been and gone and life is getting somewhat back to normal, this is the perfect time to think about ordering your Haberdashery Online for your spring and summer projects. Whether you are a dressmaker or a craft enthusiast, the upcoming season is the perfect opportunity to get creative with a number of projects including easter crafts, summer...

However fashions change or no matter what the weather is doing, Dress Fabrics are always our best selling collection. Dressmaking is a timeless hobby and even with ready made clothes being more available than ever before more and more people are turning their back on mass produced, off the rack designs in favour of bespoke, made to measure pieces. Particularly...

Here at calico laine, we carry a wide range of fantastic quality Dressmaking Fabrics which are suitable for a wide range of projects. With the economy flattering in recent years, many people are taking up dressmaking as a way of creating their own, excellent quality handmade pieces at a fraction of the cost. Our Dressmaking Fabrics are perfect for special...